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Vehicle Direction Alert Alarm Warning Module Programming and Setup
2010 Buick Lucerne CXL, 3.9 1SECTION Vehicle Direction Alert Alarm Warning Module Programming and Setup
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
After replacing the vehicle direction alert alarm warning (VDAAW) module, perform the following procedures in the specified order:
- SPS Programming - Refer to Service Programming System (SPS)
- VDAAW Module Calibration - Refer to Vehicle Direction Alert Alarm Warning Module Calibration
IMPORTANT:
When using SPS to program the VDAAW, connect the vehicle to the TIS terminal using a Tech 2 and Candi module. Using the MDI to SPS program the VDAAW will result in a failure to complete the programming operation.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.